Tommy Holmes and Matt Miller, both of Pensacola, with the first migrating cobia caught in 2013 off Pensacola Beach earlier this week.

Written by

Chris Phillips
| News Journal correspondent

Tommy Holmes, Sean Valdez and Matt Miller landed the first migrating cobia of the year on Tuesday fishing aboard the boat Team Outcast. The 35-pound fish was spotted and caught east of the Pensacola Beach Gulf Fishing Pier.

Holmes, owner of Outcast Bait and Tackle, also landed the first cobia back in 2008, which is a big deal when it comes to bragging rights amongst local anglers.

The first fish comes just in time for the start of the 26th Annual Outcast Cobia Classic, which opens competition on Friday. The captains and anglers meeting will be held tonight at the Sanders Beach Community Center. ...